This 1972 Plymouth Road Runner is hiding a huge secret people are missing
- The 1972 Plymouth Road Runner isn’t what it seems
- In fact, it’s actually a Plymouth Satellite
- It’s a highly-convincing rebuild
Published on Nov 10, 2023 at 8:56 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Nov 15, 2023 at 1:54 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Adam Gray
This 1972 Plymouth Road Runner isn’t what it seems.
Why? Because it’s actually a Plymouth Satellite.
No, seriously – take a closer look.
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Plymouth was a brand name of the Chrysler Corporation that was withdrawn from the marketplace in 2001.
However, that doesn’t stop amazing Plymouth concept cars cropping up from time to time.
And it has a number of celebrity fans including Joe Rogan.
Initially introduced in 1965, the fairly limited run of the Plymouth Satellite stayed on the motorcar market until 1974.
Within the Satellite’s decade-long run, Plymouth released three generations – similar to Tesla and other popular cars.
But it was the third gen of the Satellite that saw the most change since its 1965 debut.
Dropping in 1971, its aesthetics aligned with Chrysler C-body models.
Gen three was available as a two-door coupe and hardtop, as well as a four-door sedan and station wagon.
The average cost of a Plymouth Satellite today is $39,813.
However, this Satellite doesn’t look like a Satellite.
And, like this Range Rover SV 2024 Mansory and arguably this Lincoln Aviator, it’s not the first or last car that looks like something else.
That’s because it’s actually undergone a quasi restomod as a tribute to the Road Runner.
The average price of a Road Runner is $69,174.
That means it’s an upgrade in more ways than one.
Its extensive rebuild is very convincing and confused a lot of car enthusiasts when it cropped up on eBay.
It appeared and was sold in May last year.
According to seller fla_girl (whose account has since been deleted), the paintwork is pretty solid.
In fact, it only has two dents that need fixing.
Meanwhile, the meticulously cared-for interior is stunning and still features its original seats.
However, the Road Runner doppelgänger also comes with some custom upgrades.
These cover air shocks, Vintage American Racing wheels, plus an aluminum radiator for the cooling system.
Under the hood is a 340 V8 engine.
This is paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission – and, according to the listing, it was both starting and running flawlessly.
As bidding reached $25,500 – it’s clear eBay buyers were impressed by its quality.
However, it’s unclear whether the Satellite tribute to the Road Runner ever found a new home.
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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
